From government shutdown jitters to central bank drama and global trade twists, this week was a wild ride for currency markets. The U.S. dollar crumbled from Monday’s bright start, while the euro, pound, and commodity currencies faced their own storms—sometimes charting opposite paths by the session. Fed officials sparred over rate cut odds as economic uncertainty clouded sentiment, and trade deals reshaped the landscape. Factor in surprise data releases, political headlines, and shifting risk appetite, and you’ve got a week where any bounce felt temporary. Let’s dive in to see which currencies swam—or sank—amid the chaos.